Slon Workshop Please Respond

JsL wrote

I finally got around to installing them (took them to my local guy), so thought I'd share my experience.

As I previously mentioned, the quality of paint, logo, machining work and even the shipping box is amazing.

So...how do they perform?

I'm running PowerStop carbon ceramic pads, basically low dust and so-so performance pads. Before bedding in the pads, the stopping power was terrible (as expected pre-bedin). After bedding-in the pads, they are amazing. The people who chose more aggressive pads must be throwing their face into the steering wheel at every stoplight. jk

How did the feel change?

The brakes stop extremely well and it's quite obvious where the engagement point is (when depressing the pedal slightly), because you can feel the car's strong urge to stop. One difference is the pedal goes down a few mm more when you stomp on the brakes. A trade-off I'd be happy to make with the substantial increase in stopping power. The brakes still perform as expected, just much better.

However, there is a drawback, just for my circumstance... I always drive in D5 mode, where the DCT gear selection is aggressive. With the stock brakes, when you stop aggressively, the DCT revmatch downshifts. Well, these upgraded brakes stop much better than stock so the car thinks you're aggressively braking and the DCT rev matches downshifts for you. Solution is step on the pedal more gradually, drive in < D5 mode or drive in manual mode. Just something I thought I'd mention.

I really hope you guys get your parts soon and get to enjoy them!!!

Tony1973 wrote

Jsl the brakes look great. What are you running in the rear! Are the oem f80 rear caliper, if yes were did you get the bracket to mount them
Thanks

Silos wrote

We digress a bit, but I came across this post regarding a comparison between BBK's:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1061808

JsL wrote

I just realized we had a lot of information in the "Sponsor's F/S Thread" that's now closed. I posted a whole list of brake pads that fit the 6P calipers with 380mm rotors. Now that list is lost...

Does anyone know the size for Pagid pads? I think there was a RSL29 pad that fits, just don't know how to find it.

DR-JEKL wrote

Ive had no updates from slonik since the 26th Oct (Wasnt an update more so just a reply from my whatsapp message that he'd look into my order) my paypal claim should be processed tomorrow, unfortunately I cannot see him delivering the goods after 5 months...

Seems weird he's done what he has, obviously there has been a change of circumstances for all of the silence and no communication, even though I noticed on his profile that he still logs onto the forums occasionally

Silos wrote

I know you're in a bad spot too and having your money back doesn't really help you either. It's a sad turn of events.

My next step is going to install WhatsApp on my wife's phone and trying him then (looks like he reads messages from new numbers).

My bank has issued a temp refund and is working with PayPal to get a hold of him. Hopefully with a few of us opening claims against him, will get his attention. I still would love to have my parts.

I will be reporting him to the forum admins as well -- this isn't the way to do business. I am a patient and understanding individual but I have my limits.

DR-JEKL wrote

Paypal refunded me my $ so the saga ends for me.

I wonder if slonik will do a black friday GB again this year

roastbeef wrote

so did he burn you guys, or is he just a poor business man and communicator?

roastbeef wrote

so did he burn you guys, or is he just a poor business man and communicator?

roastbeef wrote

so did he burn you guys, or is he just a poor business man and communicator?

roastbeef wrote

sounds like he is an absolutely terrible business person. the practice of being "active" on the forum and not responding to messages would really rub me the wrong way.

Spoff_E90_M3 wrote

Agreed. It is disappointing for all the good work to have it be this way.

DR-JEKL wrote

that sucks you lost $, like yourself its a kick in the guts having this guy take your $ then waste a lot of your time as it seems he has had no intention of delivering these other kits.

he's still actively logging in, probably to read this thread

Silos wrote

DR-JEKL wrote

that sucks you lost $, like yourself its a kick in the guts having this guy take your $ then waste a lot of your time as it seems he has had no intention of delivering these other kits.

he's still actively logging in, probably to read this thread

Yep. Saw that too. I am just glad my bank was able to get most it back. You got the worst deal if it all, sadly. I hope you found a solution to your predicament.

On other news, I got my Brembo GT kit!

These brakes are MASSIVE. holy smokes. I hope to be able to install soon.